Poultry livestock count in Ecuador
Ecuador: Poultry livestock count was 180.91 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
180.91 million
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
32nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
183.82 million
in 2010
All-time low
4.38 million
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry livestock count in Ecuador, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Ecuador recorded 180.91 million for poultry livestock count in 2024.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry livestock count in Ecuador peaked at 183.82 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.38 million, in 1961.
That places Ecuador 32nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry livestock count in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.38 million | — |
| 1962 | 4.52 million | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 4.89 million | +8.3% |
| 1964 | 5.19 million | +6.1% |
| 1965 | 5.48 million | +5.6% |
| 1966 | 5.51 million | +0.4% |
| 1967 | 5.85 million | +6.2% |
| 1968 | 6.06 million | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 6.25 million | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 6.29 million | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 7.72 million | +22.7% |
| 1972 | 11.73 million | +51.9% |
| 1973 | 11.05 million | -5.8% |
| 1974 | 12.00 million | +8.6% |
| 1975 | 13.10 million | +9.2% |
| 1976 | 15.20 million | +16.0% |
| 1977 | 21.25 million | +39.8% |
| 1978 | 23.49 million | +10.5% |
| 1979 | 27.66 million | +17.8% |
| 1980 | 32.80 million | +18.6% |
| 1981 | 37.80 million | +15.3% |
| 1982 | 41.53 million | +9.9% |
| 1983 | 27.43 million | -33.9% |
| 1984 | 33.20 million | +21.0% |
| 1985 | 40.93 million | +23.3% |
| 1986 | 49.72 million | +21.5% |
| 1987 | 49.22 million | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 50.08 million | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 48.97 million | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 51.39 million | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 55.90 million | +8.8% |
| 1992 | 58.81 million | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 58.64 million | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 59.71 million | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 61.72 million | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 84.18 million | +36.4% |
| 1997 | 100.06 million | +18.9% |
| 1998 | 100.22 million | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 100.22 million | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 130.61 million | +30.3% |
| 2001 | 138.85 million | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 147.03 million | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 145.89 million | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 142.88 million | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 134.40 million | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 103.95 million | -22.7% |
| 2007 | 102.27 million | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 142.81 million | +39.6% |
| 2009 | 150.77 million | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 183.82 million | +21.9% |
| 2011 | 135.38 million | -26.4% |
| 2012 | 149.71 million | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 164.44 million | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 163.52 million | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 161.78 million | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 160.85 million | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 161.30 million | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 159.23 million | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 162.41 million | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 167.81 million | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 177.77 million | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 176.86 million | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 178.82 million | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 180.91 million | +1.2% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 180.91 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.54 million, 8.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 180.91 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 29.56 million, 6.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.35 million | 4.38 million | 6.25 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 14.95 million | 6.29 million | 27.66 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.17 million | 27.43 million | 50.08 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 73.08 million | 51.39 million | 100.22 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 133.95 million | 102.27 million | 150.77 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 160.24 million | 135.38 million | 183.82 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 176.44 million | 167.81 million | 180.91 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
- 29 Peru 194.76 million compare
- 30 Ukraine 186.72 million compare
- 31 South Korea 185.64 million compare
- 33 Canada 180.64 million compare
- 34 South Africa 176.33 million compare
- 35 United Kingdom 172.15 million compare
More agriculture & rural data for Ecuador
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0374 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1315 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0159 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3086 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.097 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 691.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4287 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry livestock count in Ecuador?
- Poultry livestock count in Ecuador was 180.91 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry livestock count recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 183.82 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest poultry livestock count recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.38 million in 1961.
- How does Ecuador rank for poultry livestock count?
- Ecuador ranks 32nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry livestock count rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Poultry livestock count. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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